clinical Program
MRI Technician
Join the cutting edge of diagnostic imaging with comprehensive MRI technology training.
16–24 weeks · Hybrid · ARRT MRI Certification Prep
Duration
16–24 weeks
Schedule
Day & Evening
Learning Format
Hybrid
Certification
ARRT MRI Certification Prep
Overview
Your path into healthcare.
Join the cutting edge of diagnostic imaging with our Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program. Whether you're launching your career or expanding your skills, this program prepares you with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience to operate MRI equipment, capture high-quality images, and support accurate diagnoses in today's advanced medical environments.
What you'll learn
- MRI Physics
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy
- MRI Safety
- Scan Protocols
- Image Optimization
- Patient Screening
Curriculum
How the program is structured.
Magnetic fields, RF pulses, and how the scanner turns signal into an image.
Recognizing anatomy across axial, sagittal, and coronal planes.
MRI screening, zone safety, implants and contraindications, and patient comfort in the bore.
Running standard protocols for brain, spine, and musculoskeletal exams.
Adjusting parameters, reducing artifacts, and producing diagnostic-quality images.
Structured review and practice exams aligned to the ARRT MRI content outline.
Hands-On Training
Learn by doing.
Every skill in this program is practiced on real clinical equipment in our lab — not just read about in a textbook. By the time you sit your certification exam, the procedures already feel familiar.
Certification
Graduate ready to certify.
Coursework is built directly around the ARRT MRI Certification exam blueprint, administered by ARRT. Structured review sessions run throughout the program, not just at the end.
- ARRT MRI Certification
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Exam scheduling support
Pearson VUE
Authorized on-campus testing site.
NGHI Prep
Your training continues beyond the classroom.
AI Tutor
NGHI Prep AI
Mock Exams
Your mock score
43 / 50
Flashcards
Video Lessons
EKG Lead Placement
Module 3 · EKG Technician
Readiness Score
This week
Why NextGen
Why train here.
[01]
Hands-On Training
- Real clinical equipment from week one
- Small class sizes, hands-on labs
- Supervised clinical externship
[02]
Industry Instructors
- Lead instructors still work in the field they teach
- Small student-to-instructor ratios
[03]
Certification Preparation
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Coursework built around your exam blueprint
- Pearson VUE testing site
[04]
Career Support
- Job search and placement assistance
- 30+ years training Texans for healthcare careers
Get Started
Schedule & admissions.
Schedule
Choose a schedule that fits.
Admissions
What you'll need to enroll.
- 18 years or older on your program's start date
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Brief admissions interview with an advisor
- Background check and health screening before your clinical externship
Student Experience
“I was expanding from another healthcare role, and the physics finally clicked once I was running protocols myself.”
MRI Technician Graduate
Questions
Frequently asked questions
16–24 weeks, depending on the track you choose.
This program is hybrid — a mix of on-campus labs and online coursework.
No prior healthcare experience is required — this program is built for career-changers starting from scratch.
You'll prepare for the ARRT MRI Certification Prep, administered by ARRT.
We don't guarantee job placement, but advisors provide job search and placement support after graduation, and graduate employment rates run around 95%+.
Yes — payment plans are available for students who qualify, alongside Pell Grants and federal loans.
The next cohort starts October 15, 2026.